Family Law

International Women’s Month March is International Women’s Month. In many countries around the world, women are honored with flowers and gifts on March 8 each year. While we appreciate that thought, the women of Rooney & Rooney would rather think of National Women’s Month as a month of recognition. Recognition of the role women play […]

At Rooney & Rooney Law, one of our practice areas is Personal Injury law. As you can imagine, there are times when we are presented with situations that are truly tragic. Sometimes those situations could have turned out better if drivers had exercised more caution, sometimes not. One thing that can help prevent certain tragedies […]

Five things to think about when considering a divorce Why did you get married in the first place? Did you get married out of love, money, or convenience? There are unlimited reasons as to why couples get married, but if you have ever felt that you “settled” for the person you married, try to […]

Unfortunately, what many fathers fail to realize in Florida is that if they have had a child out of wedlock, they have no rights to see that child without obtaining a court order, however, they are obligated to pay child support even if they do not have any time-sharing with the child. This usually results […]

What is a Post-Nuptial Agreement? A post-nuptial agreement is an agreement that may be signed by a couple when want to remain married, but make provisions for some or all of their assets. The couple decides how they will divide their assets and income. This can include any asset – a house, income, business or […]

In Florida, the child support laws and procedures can be difficult to understand and handle on your own. At Rooney & Rooney, P.A., we strive to take the stress of legal situations off you as much as possible. Fortunately, child support in Florida is subject to guidelines. There is a system which calculates what the […]

Step-parent/relative adoption today is not what it once was. The murky legal waters can be difficult for someone who simply wants to provide for a child. Step-parent/relative adoption is something our firm is familiar with, and something we understand can be stressful. Therefore, we have put together a few common questions and helpful hints. The […]

Are guardianship and power of attorney the same thing? No. A Power of Attorney gives only specific and limited authorities to a person, and is easily revoked by the person over whom you have Power of Attorney. A Guardianship gives more stable authorities which only the court can revoke. Is there only one option […]

What is probate? Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. It encompasses resolving claims, if any, against their estate by creditors, and distributing property under a will, if any. Certain things, if administered in a particular way before the decedent’s passing, will not have to go through probate. How long […]

What is the difference between a Power of Attorney and a Health Care Surrogate? If you are unavailable, or unable, to make decisions, a Power of Attorney can grant a person, who you designate, certain specific authorities. Those authorities can include, financial decisions or legal decisions or both, but not medical decisions. A Healthcare Surrogate […]